chapter 20
20. class (3)
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To be honest, Talion found himself a little surprised.
Was the feeling of intent to kill formed so easily?
‘That bastard…!’
He gritted his teeth softly and looked around with bloodshot eyes.
In fact, the noble part of Talion in his head understood the current situation to some extent. If you play with yourself while playing with yourself like this, it’s clear that the other person has superior skills than you.
You should apologize for being so rude.
“…”
If Marquis Riverback sees it, he’ll be disappointed.
Talion smiled bitterly when he recalled the name of the person who was the family’s benefactor and helped him in many ways to enter the academy.
He said that he had the qualities to surpass Elijah, the candidate for the warrior, and he would surely kick his tongue if he saw such an ugly figure.
Of course, that doesn’t mean I can’t stand it without being beaten once for provoking myself 25 times.
“Talion?”
I thought so.
Until I heard a voice coming from in front of my eyes.
“…Elijah?”
Seeing Elijah approaching with a single smile, Talion tilted his head.
Why is this guy suddenly popping out of here?
“long time no see. Is this the first time since the last demon subjugation?”
Talion hesitated.
It was because he and Elijah had been recognized for their skills and participated as apprentices in a joint subjugation of beasts under the command of Margrave Kendride. I could say it like that.
‘…You must have remembered.’
Talion smiled softly inwardly and thought so.
‘I thought I couldn’t remember it because it was broken so badly in the past.’
Same age, same level of skill. It would be rather strange if the people around them didn’t fight it somehow.
Of course, the result was Talion’s disastrous defeat.
No matter how much people around him commented that Elijah had a ‘slightly’ superiority over him, Talion felt better than anyone else that that slight difference was a wall he could never overcome.
It is an honor for someone with such brilliant talent to be remembered.
“Yes, Elijah. It’s been a while since you too.”
“What were you doing here?”
“…No, I was just looking for someone.”
He coughed and groaned.
Anyway, Elijah is the driving force that made him target and train from the first time he met.
I don’t want to let you know that I was chasing someone in an ugly way because I was so angry that I was blindfolded.
“okay? Who were you looking for?”
“Uh, just. A little annoying guy…”
“How were you going to find it?”
“…”
It was probably around that time that I felt strange.
Elijah’s face is still smiling, but the sentence carries a cool level of chill.
‘Was this an image?’
It wasn’t.
Obviously, when we met before, he was a bit radical, but he was definitely a model human being walking the right path.
As I show now, what should I say?
It didn’t feel ‘shady’ at all.
It’s not just a feeling of anger, but the hostility towards him is clearly felt.
“tell me. What were you trying to find out?”
“…”
“Did you try to hit me?”
Elijah took a step forward.
single single laughing
“…!”
But the eyes are not smiling at all.
Rather, there was animosity inside him that felt as if his skin would tear at the mere sight of him.
Realizing that fact, Talion involuntarily took a step back.
Obviously, the other person is talking while laughing round and round, but every sentence and every word feels like you are holding yourself tight.
It is a feeling of pressure, as if facing a huge monster that is trying to eat you.
“Are you trying to hurt me? teacher?”
One more step.
Talion backed away again.
“Oh no, Elijah. Wait a minute…”
As Talion tried to speak, Talion’s eyes caught Elijah’s hand gripping the handle of the sword. And before she could react, the sword was slightly pulled out of her.
The air is bursting with life to the point of giving the illusion that it is on fire.
“…!”
Unknowingly, the fact that the spear I was holding in my hand jumped forward must have been an almost instinctive reaction.
The tip of the spear frightfully jumps out. It was a blow with sincerity that even Talion himself felt sorry for.
‘It’s dangerous at this rate…!’
However.
before even opening and closing your eyes.
-!
-!!
His spear was shattered and scattered in all directions.
‘What…!’
He opened his mouth wide at the sight of the broken spear falling to the floor.
I didn’t see it at all.
Even though he must have swung his sword at least a few times.
Anyone who had trained in military skills to the level of Talion knew very well what this meant.
That you are behind your opponent by at least a few moves.
It was you who attacked first, but you didn’t even see the movement of the human who counterattacked?
‘More than before…!’
Previously, it was still at the level of being able to hold arms together and withstand up and down.
And since then, he has gone through bloody training. Even among the students of the prestigious Elfante, he has enough skills to become famous as one of the best in the world.
However, now this difference.
Perhaps even if three Talion Armands attacked at the same time, Elijah would slaughter them all in just a few seconds.
In less than a year, the gap has widened to that level.
‘Nonsense.’
Talent.
A staggering talent gap.
I heard that it was possible not because he was simply strong, but because he had a talent that was said to reach the sky.
I thought it would be like this…!
“Hey.”
And Elijah, who did not change his expression even after showing such skill, put the sword back into the scabbard and said.
“Who are you, do you care who I am friends with or not? I want to be close to him, but what are you doing to interfere?”
“…”
“I’m annoyed. People who act like they’re nothing to others. I’ve never seen a person do that for me with really pure intentions…”
Elijah paused for a moment. Then, his expression changed as if he had remembered something for a moment, and then he changed his words.
“…I’ve only seen it once. Other than that, there were only guys who were looking out for themselves, right?”
“Elijah, I, I…”
Elijah snapped his fingers in front of Talion who was about to say something.
Then the already fragmented spear shattered into powder.
This time, I didn’t even know what the heck he was doing.
“I don’t want to hear too many excuses. I understand?”
Talion swallowed dryly.
It must be an idiot to not understand.
Don’t touch Dowd Campbell. Don’t even come close to it.
If you don’t want to look rough.
“okay. You seem to understand, so don’t do that in the future.”
“…there.”
“Do you still have something to say?”
Looking at Elijah, who was smiling coldly, his body trembled again, but Talion decided that he still had to ask this question and opened his mouth.
I thought I would die of curiosity.
“What the hell is that guy named Doud Campbell?”
What is the reason why a human with such talent behaves to such an extent that even his personality has changed?
What is the identity of that Dowd Campbell?
At that, Elijah replied with a smile.
“A person who is a lot better than me. I got hit by him and passed out.”
“…wasn’t that a scam?”
“The teacher is not the kind of person who would do that. If you frame me like that one more time, will you really kill me?”
“…”
A savage warning followed, but he was so distraught that he couldn’t even answer it.
Is it true that you killed this hero candidate with a single blow?
‘…What kind of monster are you doing?’
Unlike Elijah, who can be guessed at least, it is impossible to even assume that side.
I don’t understand why it is not well known.
“…I’m glad I didn’t die, isn’t it?”
“okay. You seem to understand Rather, it means that I saved you?”
Talion trembled in thrill when he saw Elijah answering like that while shaking his head.
Did he, unknowingly, challenge such a monster to a fight?
“What are you doing with that person? How did you find out?”
At this point, I can’t even stand this question.
However, unlike the previous question, instead of an immediate answer, Elijah’s expression suddenly became serious.
Then, I thought, “Hmm,” and pondered for a long time.
“No, he must be just a pure friend, right? On the other side… yes. Probably.”
“…What?”
“Perhaps, now. uh. That’s about it… is it? I’m also good at it, rather than that on my side…”
“…what?”
“Oh, I don’t know! After all, we’re friends right now!”
Wow, the angry look was the same Elijah he knew before.
Maybe people haven’t completely changed.
‘…What do you mean by being friends right now?’
The mystery was not resolved at all.
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“sorry. I will not approach you in the future.”
Seeing Talion bowing his head and apologizing like that made me dumbfounded.
Doubly so when I see Elijah who is smiling single single next to me.
‘…What the hell did you do to make him so docile?’
Also a warrior candidate. His teaching skills are extraordinary.
After Talion disappeared and I was on my way to get the items I had collected so far, Trisha approached me with a serious expression.
“Hey, Mr. Dowd.”
“yes?”
“…be nice to Elijah. No, but don’t be too good at it.”
“…”
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
As I was staring at him with my eyes wide open, Trisha trembled slightly and continued.
“It seems that you don’t know yet, and I didn’t know too well until now… Elijah has a little bit of a clue. if you do it wrong.”
“…what if I’m wrong?”
“When I saw it, when I just fought Armand’s eldest son, I was on the verge of crossing the line. to the extent that either side was seriously injured. If it was the usual Elijah, he would have just sent him back with a proper instruction. It’s not like pulling out a sword like that.”
“…”
“I was convinced this time, but whenever I mention Mr. Dowd, he is definitely black… No, he gets angry without limit. Do you feel like your sense of discernment is completely gone?”
“…”
“It may get worse in the future. If you do something wrong, Mr. Daud may not be able to escape at all. from him.”
Thank you for the ominous warning to death.
‘…Why are there so many dangerous things these days?’
Watching Trisha disappear with quick steps makes me think of that.
Seriously, these days, I have the illusion that the whole world is rolling with malice toward me.
He sighs and looks away.
First of all, it was the intention to check the things that popped out as rewards earlier.
▼ Elijah Krisanax
[ Interest level 1 ] >>> [ Interest level 2 ]
[ There are rewards available! ]
[ 1 stack of negative imprints ]
[ There are rewards available! ]
[Some changes have been made to his personality under the influence of you! ]
[This is an important person. When stacked multiple times, something special happens! ]
[ You can use Evil Reign 1 time! ]
▼ Talion Armand
[ 1 stack of negative imprints ]
[ There are rewards available! ]
[I have a history of losing my mind because of your influence! ]
[ You can use Evil Reign 1 time! ]
“…”
It doesn’t disappoint me every time I open it.
Negative imprints must have been created by the Geunmukja Black Gift, but aside from Talion, the question is why is this also included in Elijah?
I sigh and tap the window.
[ Receive gift reward from ‘Elijah’. ]
[ Receive 500pt. ][ Points currently held: 2,500pt ]
[ Receive 1 ‘seed of evil’. ]
[ Receive the gift reward of ‘Talion’. ]
[ Receive 1 ‘seed of evil’. ]
Seeds of Evil?
what else is this
[ Seed of Evil ]
[ Currency: Special ]
[Can be exchanged for special skills in the Point Shop. ]
[Skills available for purchase in the shop are updated! ]
eyes widen
‘Special skill?’
A special skill is a skill that can be used once in common by purchasing it at a shop regardless of occupational group.
In fact, it can be seen as an item in that it is a skill that you can ‘buy and use’.
However, it was not called ‘special’ for nothing, so in certain situations, its efficiency is superior to that of any other item.
‘Let’s see, the point shop…’
Look at the phrase that comes to mind and quickly open the point shop.
Certainly, there were things that didn’t exist before.
It’s just that each one boasts a powerful effect.
‘…Should I think of a way to collect more seeds of evil later?’
Since the system called negative imprinting is a system, it is morally and practically difficult to obtain from anyone.
You’ll probably have to search for suitable candidates that won’t matter anyway.
There are those who corrupt later, like Talion, and there are those who have good tendencies that are worse than most evil ones. Is it a flaw in the system?
With that in mind, let’s pack a handful of ingredients and come out.
Conrad was stretched out on the floor, covered in sweat.
“…”
what is this person doing
“…what are you doing?”
“Hey, why did you pack so much and come here…”
A lengthy answer flowed from the other party.
“How did you end up like this?”
“Damn it, the student council president kept arguing that he had to go into the forest too, so he told me to defeat me first before going in.”
“…”
I wish I could
“So did you attack?”
“I was attacking.”
It’s a really crazy school.
Fighting with the student council president and the dean?
Seeing that craters are scattered all over the area, as if bombs had exploded multiple times, this must be the aftermath of the fight. It’s like a fight between two monsters.
“So, I subdued him first, knocked him out, and led him to the student council. Dude, your skills have improved a bit compared to before…”
You say something like you’re proud
to think of punishment.
‘…Still, the dean still seems to be overpowered.’
Even if it’s the final boss, it’s still a growth type. It seems that he hasn’t even reached half of his peak strength yet.
“How about scoring?”
When I said that with a wry smile, Conrad glanced inside the sack I had brought.
“Perfect score. Just looking at the amount, you are number one.”
“…”
it’s really rough
Thinking about that, Conrad snorted and said,
“I only selected high-quality ingredients. It’s almost like sending an expert to collect it.”
“…Yeah, what.”
These are all achievements made by raising Talion, but it is true that they are all high-quality materials.
“Take that and go see Percy. You will like it.”
“Yes?”
“Anyway, you also have the right to wish. Get some points in advance for the work to be done.”
Conrad said with a smile.
“…Can I score with this?”
“You’ve been complaining to me that you’re in trouble because you don’t have most of the things you brought. If you carry it from her point of view, you will look like a savior.”
Hmm.
is it.
“Then can I ask for something a little difficult with the wish ticket while I score points?”
“What is it? Maybe he’ll do anything for you?”
“Uh, so…”
Take a moment to organize things in your head.
There are many conditions required to capture the ‘Purifier’, but the first thing that comes to mind…
“I want to ask you to make a bomb with such power that it can detonate the entire academy.”
“…”
Conrad immediately shut his mouth.
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